Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Noggle the Mind
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blossombind
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion253 decks419 decks
59%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion228 decks419 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion214 decks419 decks
50%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion198 decks419 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion223 decks419 decks
46%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion216 decks419 decks
42%synergy
Abzan Falconer
40%inclusion167 decks419 decks
38%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion163 decks419 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion173 decks419 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion207 decks419 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion202 decks419 decks
-20%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion181 decks419 decks
30%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion171 decks419 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion168 decks419 decks
23%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
38%inclusion159 decks419 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion156 decks419 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion153 decks419 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion144 decks419 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion127 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion125 decks419 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
30%inclusion125 decks419 decks
29%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion123 decks419 decks
27%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
27%inclusion115 decks419 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion113 decks419 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
26%inclusion111 decks419 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion97 decks377 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion94 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
22%inclusion93 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion90 decks419 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
21%inclusion89 decks419 decks
16%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
20%inclusion79 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
20%inclusion85 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
19%inclusion81 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
19%inclusion79 decks419 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion77 decks419 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion77 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion76 decks419 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
18%inclusion75 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion71 decks419 decks
17%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
17%inclusion70 decks419 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
16%inclusion69 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
16%inclusion65 decks419 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion63 decks419 decks
15%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
14%inclusion60 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion60 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion57 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion56 decks419 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion52 decks419 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion51 decks419 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
12%inclusion51 decks419 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
12%inclusion49 decks419 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion48 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion47 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion47 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion44 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Automaton
10%inclusion42 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion41 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
10%inclusion40 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
9.1%inclusion38 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
8.9%inclusion34 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Kolodin, Triumph Caster
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
8.6%inclusion36 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
8.6%inclusion36 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
34%inclusion142 decks419 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion130 decks419 decks
-4%synergy
Experimental Augury
31%inclusion128 decks419 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion128 decks419 decks
-19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion119 decks419 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion116 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion102 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion87 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion69 decks419 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion44 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion43 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.1%inclusion34 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.9%inclusion33 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
7.4%inclusion31 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion30 decks419 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.9%inclusion29 decks419 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion27 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.4%inclusion27 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion25 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.0%inclusion25 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.7%inclusion24 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
-16%synergy
Swan Song
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion116 decks419 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion79 decks419 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion74 decks419 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion68 decks405 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion44 decks281 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion55 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion50 decks419 decks
-11%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion46 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Delete
7.2%inclusion30 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion27 decks419 decks
-7%synergy
Collective Effort
6.4%inclusion27 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion25 decks419 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Recommission
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
-1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion143 decks419 decks
29%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion118 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion100 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion79 decks419 decks
16%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
18%inclusion74 decks419 decks
17%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion71 decks419 decks
16%synergy
Moxite Refinery
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Salvation Engine
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion45 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion45 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion43 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion42 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion41 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion40 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
8.4%inclusion35 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.1%inclusion34 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.4%inclusion31 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
7.4%inclusion31 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.2%inclusion30 decks419 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.9%inclusion28 decks406 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.2%inclusion26 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.0%inclusion25 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
0%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
5.0%inclusion21 decks417 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
5%synergy
The Belligerent
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Lux Cannon
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
31%inclusion128 decks419 decks
30%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion89 decks419 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion65 decks419 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion58 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion52 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.2%inclusion30 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.7%inclusion28 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.4%inclusion27 decks419 decks
-18%synergy
Born to Drive
6.0%inclusion25 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
13%inclusion56 decks419 decks
12%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
12%inclusion49 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion100 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion82 decks419 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
16%inclusion68 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
16%inclusion65 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion60 decks419 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion55 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion53 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.6%inclusion36 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion32 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.2%inclusion26 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.9%inclusion22 decks374 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion335 decks419 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion327 decks419 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion170 decks419 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion164 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion139 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion128 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion112 decks419 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion111 decks419 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion102 decks419 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion101 decks419 decks
-8%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion84 decks419 decks
-23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion49 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion41 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion39 decks419 decks
-14%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.9%inclusion33 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.6%inclusion32 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion28 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion25 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion22 decks419 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.0%inclusion21 decks419 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion418 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion417 decks419 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion416 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion333 decks419 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion241 decks419 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion239 decks419 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion222 decks419 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion170 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion158 decks419 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion151 decks419 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion151 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion148 decks419 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion133 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion129 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion128 decks419 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
29%inclusion123 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion120 decks419 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion120 decks419 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion116 decks419 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion111 decks419 decks
-26%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion111 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion109 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion105 decks419 decks
-17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion101 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion89 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion87 decks419 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion84 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion74 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion80 decks419 decks
-22%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion72 decks419 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion70 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion65 decks419 decks
-20%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion63 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion57 decks419 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Massif
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion52 decks419 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion51 decks419 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion47 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion41 decks419 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.3%inclusion39 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.1%inclusion34 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.1%inclusion34 decks419 decks
-15%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.6%inclusion32 decks419 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.6%inclusion32 decks419 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.2%inclusion30 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.7%inclusion28 decks417 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
0%synergy